BOPA Introduction to Oncology Course Research Published

The BOPA Introduction to Oncology Course Improves Knowledge of Oncology Pharmacy Professionals.

 

A peer-reviewed article has been published on the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice (JOPP) showing that there are overall knowledge gain for Oncology Pharmacy Professionals after attending BOPA’s Introduction to Oncology course.

This study has demonstrated that overall the ITO course improved the baseline knowledge of the delegates attending the course in November 2023 (+1.21). The delegates were also more confident in verifying SACT prescriptions after the course.

Cracknell N, Parbutt C, Wong C, Ganijee T. A study to quantify knowledge obtained during the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) Introduction to Oncology (ITO) Course. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice. 2024;0(0). doi:10.1177/10781552241259367 (Complementary assess of this article is available to ISOPP members, join no-fee ISOPP now.)

Well done and congratulations to BOPA members and ITO Chairs, Netty Cracknell fBOPA, Catherine Parbutt mBOPA, Clayton Wong mBOPA and Tasneem Ganijee mBOPA on the publication.


#BOPAITO returns to London on 4th and 5th November 2024. Registration information will be announced soon, interested delegates are advised to seek study leave approval from their employers prior to registration.

Latest News

By BOPA Executive Committee on 15th July 2025

BSH Membership Survey 2025 – Pharmacy input required!

BOPA Members, As part of our ongoing  and increased collaborations with the British Society of Haematology (BSH) we would like to circulate the BSH Membership Survey 2025.  BSH are seeking…

Read article
By BOPA Immunotherapy Specialist Advisory Group on 14th July 2025

IOCN and UKSACT Board joint letter to NHSE

Hello All One of the pressing issues the BOPA Immunotherapy Specialist Advisory Group has been working over the past year, is addressing/improving the access to second line immunosuppressants for the…

Read article
By BOPA Committee on 14th July 2025

2025 Elections to the BOPA Executive Committee: Call for nomination of members

BOPA is looking for new Executive Committee members who are dedicated to furthering the association’s aims and who are willing, and able, to spend time helping run the organisation. Those…

Read article
By BOPA committee on 10th July 2025

Update to BOPA Standards – New Guidance on Pharmacy Technician SACT Verification (Section 3.3)

Dear BOPA Members, We are pleased to share an important update to the BOPA Standards for the Pharmacy Verification of Prescriptions for Cancer Medicines (Version 5.0, 3 June 2025). A…

Read article